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Praxis II: PLT K-6 Exam Prep

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Some school districts are minimizing the use of homework as a means of providing students extra practice in newly-acquired content and skills. However, the proponents of homework would argue that these districts are eliminating an integral part of the instructional model. Which of the following statements would best support the use of homework as an essential educational practice as it relates to student learning?
  1. Homework gives students activities that will keep them busy and out of trouble outside of school.
  2. Homework demonstrates to students how important it is that they study for tests every day.
  3. Homework allows teachers to introduce new concepts and check for understanding when the homework is turned in.
  4. It provides extended practice that reinforces newly-learned concepts and helps identify areas where students need further instruction.
Explanation
Answer: D -The use of homework is an essential educational practice in student learning because itprovides extended practice that reinforces newly-learned concepts and helps identify areas where students need further instruction. It is important to note that homework is designed to practice concepts that have already been taught, excepting cases where a teacher is using an activity as an anticipatory set to build excitement and buy-in for an upcoming unit or lesson.
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